TODDLER'S DEATH 'A TRAGIC ACCIDENT'

A toddler who was struck by her father's car outside the family home died as a result of a "tragic accident" which he could not have imagined happening, her parents said.

Police and paramedics were called to help Angel Pitts, aged 16 months, on the evening of June 14 in the Belle Isle area of Leeds.

She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary but died a short time later.

Her parents Megin and Scott said in a statement: "This was a tragic accident that her father did not see coming and could have never imagined it happening. We would like to thank everyone for their support at this tragic time."

The little girl's funeral will take place on Thursday at 2pm at Cottingley Cemetery.

The grieving parents said: "We are hoping for people to be wearing animal onesies or Disney dress up, if not just bright colours.

"Anybody is welcome to pay their respects to her. Any donations are welcome, all to go to the Sweet Dreams charity that provides memory boxes at hospitals for parents that have lost a child."